Conference Schedule

Three days of inspiring talks, workshops, and networking opportunities

Day 1 - March 26
Day 2 - March 27
Day 3 - March 28
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Keynote

Opening Ceremony & Welcome

Dr. Sarah Johnson, Conference Chair

Official opening of HSP 2026 with welcome remarks and conference overview.

📍 Main Auditorium

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Keynote

The Future of Human Sentence Processing

Dr. Michael Chen, Stanford University

Exploring emerging trends and innovations in human sentence processing research and applications.

📍 Main Auditorium

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Break

Coffee & Networking Break

Refreshments and networking opportunities with fellow attendees.

📍 Grand Hall

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Workshop

Advanced Analytics in Language Processing

Dr. Emily Rodriguez, MIT

Hands-on workshop covering advanced analytical techniques for human sentence processing evaluation.

📍 Workshop Room A

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch

Lunch & Poster Session

Lunch provided with opportunity to view research posters and network with presenters.

📍 Grand Hall

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Panel Discussion

Industry Applications of Language Processing Research

Panel: Dr. Lisa Wang, Dr. James Miller, Dr. Ana Garcia

Expert panel discussing real-world applications and industry partnerships in human sentence processing.

📍 Main Auditorium

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Break

Afternoon Break

Refreshments and networking.

📍 Grand Hall

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Poster Session

Research Poster Presentations

Interactive poster session featuring cutting-edge research in human sentence processing.

📍 Exhibition Hall

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote

Innovation in Human-Computer Interaction

Dr. Robert Kim, Carnegie Mellon University

Exploring the latest developments in human-computer interaction and their impact on system performance.

📍 Main Auditorium

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Break

Coffee Break

Refreshments and networking.

📍 Grand Hall

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshop

Design Thinking for Language Processing

Dr. Maria Santos, Design Institute

Workshop on applying design thinking methodologies to language processing challenges.

📍 Workshop Room B

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch

Lunch & Networking

Lunch provided with structured networking activities.

📍 Grand Hall

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Research Presentations

Parallel Research Sessions

Multiple concurrent sessions featuring the latest research findings in human sentence processing.

📍 Various Rooms

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Break

Afternoon Break

Refreshments and networking.

📍 Grand Hall

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Panel Discussion

Future Directions in Language Processing Research

Panel: Dr. David Lee, Dr. Sarah Wilson, Dr. Carlos Mendez

Discussion on emerging research directions and opportunities in human sentence processing.

📍 Main Auditorium

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Keynote

Closing Keynote: The Path Forward

Dr. Jennifer Park, National Science Foundation

Synthesis of conference themes and vision for the future of human sentence processing research.

📍 Main Auditorium

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Break

Coffee Break

Refreshments and networking.

📍 Grand Hall

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Workshop

Collaboration Strategies for Research Teams

Dr. Thomas Brown, Collaboration Institute

Workshop on building effective research teams and fostering collaboration in language processing research.

📍 Workshop Room C

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch

Conference Lunch & Awards

Lunch with presentation of conference awards and recognition of outstanding contributions.

📍 Grand Hall

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Closing Session

Conference Wrap-up & Next Steps

Conference Organizing Committee

Summary of conference outcomes and announcement of HSP 2027 plans.

📍 Main Auditorium

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Networking

Farewell Reception

Final networking opportunity with refreshments and informal discussions.

📍 Grand Hall